Ferret Names: Special Creatures Deserve Well-Fitting Names

Ferrets are incredibly adorable. Not only that, but they're quite intelligent, playful and personable.

Although they don't seem like a regular household animal, these furry friends were actually first domesticated thousands of years ago in order to help chase rabbits out rabbits from their holes for hunters.

Since then, they have slowly but surely made their way to people's hearts as a household companion. In fact, ferrets have only become a popular pet about 30 years ago.

These sociable buddies have a lot of interesting traits that make them special.

As being a member of the weasel family, skunks are one of the ferret's closest relatives. Similar to skunks, ferrets let off an odor when they become either afraid or excited. This is due to scent glands in their bodies. If you haven't bought your ferret yet, don't worry. Apparently, the smell isn't as bad as a wet dog and the "musky" scent can be accepted and loved by owners.

"Ferret" is derived from Latin which means, "thief." If you speak with a ferret owner, they will confirm this name is apt.

Ferrets will steal basically anything they come across and hide it in their personal area.

Although these seem like reasons to NOT buy a ferret, at the end of the day, ferrets are loved no matter what due to their friendly and personable nature.

List of Ferret Names

Whether you've bought your little ball of joy or you're planning to buy one, there's a perfect name to match his/her unique personality.

Special creatures deserve well-fitting names. For this reason, we've laid out and categorized some of the best ferret names for your stinky and loveable little thief. Which one best suits your ferret?

Fast Ferret Names

If one of your ferret's main traits is his/her speed, a fast-sounding name would be a great fit.

Ferrets are notoriously fast; however, some are more than others. Check out this list of quirky and fitting names for your speedy little gal/guy.

  • Swift
  • Hurtle
  • Fleet
  • Zippy
  • Whirlwind
  • Torpedo
  • Chase
  • Twinkle toes
  • Buzz
  • Energizer

Names for a Ferret with a Special Smell

For your stinky little angel, here are some endearing names to match his/her special quality.

  • Aroma
  • Stinky
  • Flower
  • Rose
  • Spice
  • Incense
  • Sweetness
  • Tang
  • Febreze
  • Patchouli

Are pet ferrets really more likely to steal objects than, say, a kitten? While no one has done a study on the subject, ferrets certainly do have a reputation to taking (and chewing on) objects. Here are some names that reflect both habits

Name for Ferret with Thieving Tendencies

While there's no actual studies done on ferret's tendency to steal things, as mentioned above, it's widely known by owners that ferrets enjoy making found objects their own. Once they claim their new prize, they're also known to love chewing it. These are great personality traits that you can pick up on and use for a catchy and cute name!

  • Robbie
  • Bandit
  • Chewy
  • Sundance
  • Sneaky Pete
  • Robin (Hood)
  • Chompers
  • Nip
  • Muncher
  • Sneakster

Ferret Names Based on Color

Similar to other pets, ferrets can have special colors or markings on their fur. In total, there are eight common ferret colors. These colors include:

  • white, or albino with pink nose and eyes
  • Black
  • dark with creamy belly
  • tan with creamy belly
  • reddish brown
  • warm brown
  • white with dark eyes
  • deep brown with a golden colored belly

As mentioned, besides a range of colors, ferrets also have unique markings that may include patches, speckles and spots.

With these special qualities, there's an endless supply of names to give your unique ferret. We've laid out a few options, however feel free to give your special ferret a custom name, maybe based off some of these starter ideas.

  • Speckles
  • Patches
  • Mittens
  • Spot or Spotz
  • Painter
  • Mars
  • Goldilocks
  • Brownie
  • Snowball
  • Tips

Ferret Names: Takeaway

 No matter what name you give your ferret, the most important thing to remember is to ferret proof the house for you and for the new addition to the family.

Before your ferret arrives, your home should be clean and comfortable with lots of space for the ferret to run around and socialize with you and the family – or whoever comes to visit!

Ferrets need to be active and entertained in order to remain happy and healthy. They need to explore and they thrive in clean environments. On top of that, make sure to research the best food for your new friend. They're special creatures and therefore need special attention and care.

In return, they'll reward you with love and endless entertainment for years to come!

 

Last update on 2024-04-20 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

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